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SP11 RTZ

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,848 mi
Last recorded86,848 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 RTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 86,848 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom Ball Joint, Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 86,848 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom Ball Joint, Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 81,293 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Pipe And Breather ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 81,293 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Pipe And Breather ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion To Body (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 75,551 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Rear Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 69,052 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 65,959 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 65,956 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 64,948 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 63,035 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 57,290 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 57,273 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 50,602 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 41,981 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 41,981 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,801 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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SP11 RTZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2011 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 77,864 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP11 RTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP11 RTZ registered?

SP11 RTZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is SP11 RTZ safe to buy?

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